Snake catchers in Bookaar, VIC 3260
3 catcher businesses in this directory list Bookaar inside their service area. The closest base is South West Snake Relocation in Terang, about 22 km away.
Catchers serving Bookaar
- South West Snake Relocation, based in Terang (about 22 km)
- Snake Catcher Colac, based in Colac (about 45 km)
- Hodgsons Snakes, based in Ballarat (about 91 km)
Snakes around Bookaar
Based on species distribution maps and the regional guide for Warrnambool and South West. Ranges are approximate and do not confirm occurrence at a particular address.
- Tiger snake (Notechis scutatus)
Often banded in yellow and dark brown, but plenty are plain olive or black.
Flattens its neck when threatened. Back away slowly.
- Lowland copperhead (Austrelaps superbus)
Coppery to dark brown, with pale bars on the lip scales.
Out and about in cooler weather than most snakes.
Snake bite help in Bookaar
If someone may have been bitten, call 000 and keep them still. Do not drive them to hospital yourself. Public hospitals near Bookaar include South West Healthcare [Camperdown] (about 10 km), Terang & Mortlake Health Service [Terang] (about 22 km) and Timboon & District Healthcare Service (about 40 km), measured in a straight line from the town centre. Paramedics decide which hospital to go to.
Common questions
What is the snake catcher phone number for Bookaar?
The snake catcher phone number for Bookaar is 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253). The hotline answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, asks for your suburb and tries to put you through to a listed catcher who covers Bookaar. Each catcher sets their own hours, so a night-time visit is not guaranteed.
Who do I call to remove a snake in Bookaar?
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253) and the hotline will try to connect you with a catcher who covers Bookaar. 3 catcher businesses in this directory list Bookaar inside their service area. The closest base is South West Snake Relocation in Terang, about 22 km away. Independent catchers set their own fees, so confirm availability and the total cost before they travel.
What snakes are found around Bookaar?
2 species have mapped ranges reaching Bookaar, including Tiger snake and Lowland copperhead. Two of them are dangerously venomous: Tiger snake and Lowland copperhead. Ranges are approximate and do not confirm a snake is present at a particular address. Never get close to identify a snake.
Do snake catchers need a licence in Victoria?
Yes. Snake catchers in Victoria need a current wildlife licence or permit from the state or territory wildlife authority to capture and relocate snakes. Ask the business for its licence details before it starts. Directory listings show whether a licence has been checked.
What if someone is bitten in Bookaar?
Call 000 straight away and ask for an ambulance, even if the person feels fine. Keep them still and apply a pressure immobilisation bandage if you know how. Do not wait for a snake catcher.
What is the nearest hospital to Bookaar for a snake bite?
Public hospitals near Bookaar include South West Healthcare [Camperdown] (about 10 km), Terang & Mortlake Health Service [Terang] (about 22 km) and Timboon & District Healthcare Service (about 40 km), measured in a straight line from the town centre. Do not drive a bitten person to hospital yourself. Call 000, keep them still and let paramedics decide where to take them, because the closest hospital is not always the one best equipped for snake bite.
Nearby towns and suburbs
- Skibo, VIC 3260 (6 km)
- Chocolyn, VIC 3260 (8 km)
- Gnotuk, VIC 3260 (8 km)
- Kariah, VIC 3260 (9 km)
- Camperdown, VIC 3260 (10 km)
- Boorcan, VIC 3265 (11 km)
- Glenormiston, VIC 3265 (11 km)
- Larralea, VIC 3325 (12 km)
- Glenormiston North, VIC 3265 (12 km)
- Naroghid, VIC 3266 (13 km)
- Noorat East, VIC 3265 (15 km)
- Glenormiston South, VIC 3265 (15 km)
Snake bite first aid · Snake in the house · Snake in the yard
Call 1800 4 SNAKE (1800 476 253)
If someone has been bitten, call 000. Never approach or handle a snake to identify it.